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2108 W 8th St, Erie, PA 16505, USA

Phone Number

(814) 277-2835

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Review by Mark Makowski

The store is very nice and clean. People are organized. They have a wide selection for medical card users. It's a bit on the pricey side but all prices and sizes are listed on their website/Leafly. But definitely happy with Erie's first dispensary.

Review by Dave Kemick

I'm very happy I made RISE Erie my first ever dispensary stop. Everyone was super helpful and kind. As a complete newbie they helped me to understand the products and what could work best for me. Additionally they were wary of overselling me things I might not need or like. Top rating from me and a big thank you for the great experience! :)

Review by Jazzlyn Morris

The staff is always courteous, and generally it's a real fast service. When you do wait, the waiting room is pretty cozy

Review by Michael Lindenmuth

They have an awesome staff running the dispensary,they welcomed me and my dog Russell every time we show up, I showed up forgetting my glasses many times and they helped me in ways I can't even imagine my second set of eyes much appreciated, you guys are awesome, thank you again

Review by Corey F

Been going here for awhile now. The service is awesome. The prices are great. Love these guys.

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About Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie is a city on the south shore of Lake Erie and the county seat of Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the fifth-most populous city in Pennsylvania and the most populous in Northwestern Pennsylvania with a population of 94,831 at the 2020 census. The two-county Erie metropolitan area had a population of 270,876 in 2020. Erie is about 80 miles (130 km) from Buffalo, 90 miles (140 km) from Cleveland, and 120 miles (190 km) from Pittsburgh. The city was named for the Native American Erie people who lived in the area until the mid-17th century. Its nicknames include "Gem City", a reference to its fine natural harbor, the "Gem of the Great Lakes"; and more recently, "Flagship City", from a local marketing effort to play up the homeport of Oliver Hazard Perry's flagship Niagara. Manufacturing continues to play a large part in Erie's economy, with rising contributions from insurance, healthcare, higher education, technology, service industries, and tourism. Like the other Great ... Read More

What is a Dispensary?

A dispensary is a store that sells special items or dispenses the specialized items. Cannabis or marijuana dispensariers started in the US some time in the early 1990’s when Dennis Peron opend the San Francisro Cannbis Buyers Club. Back then the cannabis dispensary faced a ton of hardships, but Dennis, his team and dream helped pave the future for all future recreational and medical cannabis dispensaries. In 2014 the first recreational dispensary, 3D Cannabis opened it’s doors in Colorado. As of 4-1-19 33 states have medical dispensaries and 10 states have recreational dispensaries.

At a dispnsary one will find many differnt kinds of cannabis flowers (buds) and concentrates, edibles along with smoking untensils, but have a limited selection compared to online shops like Elev8 Glass Gallery. The dispensary also will have what is called a budtender to help you find what you are looking for. If you need help with cannabis info Elev8 Presents is a good resource.

What is the difference between a medical or recreational dispensary?

In realtiy medical and recreational dispensaries are the same thing. This all comes down to the states laws on cannabis. We feel cannabis is just like alcohol and medical will happen first and then recreational will follow, and so far history is showing this. Dispensaries are an excellent place for patients and recreational smokers alike to find the cannabis that best suits their needs!